Omaha Performing Arts is offering discount to UNMC employees and students to select shows in April, May and June.
Select shows include:
- “National Geographic: View From Above,” April 11. Step back about 220 miles from Earth, and experience the planet from a new perspective. Gain a deeper understanding of Earth’s beauty, climate and place in the universe from former International Space Station commander Terry Virts, who took hours of video and hundreds of thousands of still images from the station’s 360-degree viewing module. As a NASA astronaut, pilot of the space shuttle Endeavour and crew member on the Russian Soyuz spacecraft, Virts spent 200 consecutive days in space — one of the longest continuous space missions of any NASA astronaut. Save 10% plus reduced handling fees with promo code.
- Gravity and Other Myths, April 14. Described as “Cirque du Soleil with a fistful of grit,” Gravity and Other Myths is an Australian circus company pushing the boundaries of contemporary circus. In their show “A Simple Space,” seven acrobats push their physical limits without reserve. This performance is raw, frantic and delicate and supported by live percussion. Save 10% plus reduced handling fees with promo code.
- “Disney’s Frozen,” April 18-30. An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes and powerhouse performances, Frozen is moving, spectacular and pure Broadway joy. From the producer of The Lion King and Aladdin, Frozen, the Tony-nominated Best Musical, is on tour across North America. Save 10% plus reduced handling fees on price levels 2 and 3. Valid for all performances except weekend matinees.
- Chucho Valdes Quartet, April 20. Founder of the landmark ensemble rakere and winner of six Grammy and three Latin Grammy Awards, the Cuban pianist, composer and arranger Chucho Valdés is the most influential figure in modern Afro-Cuban jazz. Enjoy an intimate show with his Chucho Valdés Quartet at the Holland Center. Save 10% plus reduced handling fees with promo code.
- Philadanco!, May 6. Founded in 1970, the Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco!) is recognized for its artistic integrity, superbly trained dancers and electrifying performances. With a legacy of breaking barriers and building bridges across cultural divides, Philadanco! is celebrated worldwide for its innovation, creativity and preservation of predominantly African American traditions in dance. Save 10% plus reduced handling fees with promo code.
- “Hairspray,” June 6-11. “You Can’t Stop the Beat!” “Hairspray,” Broadway’s Tony Award-winning musical comedy phenomenon is back on tour. Join 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad in 1960’s Baltimore as she sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Featuring the beloved score of hit songs, including “Welcome to the 60’s,” “Good Morning Baltimore” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat,” “Hairspray” is “fresh, winning, and deliriously tuneful,” according to the New York Times. Save 10% plus reduced handling fees on price levels 2 and 3. Valid for all performances except Saturday evening.
- “Madagascar the Musical,” June 17. Join Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria as they bound out of the zoo and onto the Orpheum stage in this live musical spectacular. This smash hit musical features all the favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo. Along the way, they find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Filled with outlandish characters, adventures galore and an upbeat score, Madagascar the Musical is the perfect family outing, with vibrancy and pace for audiences of all ages. Save 10% plus reduced handling fees with promo code.
Tickets can be purchased online at Ticket Omaha (use code UNMC2223) or by calling the box office at 402-345-0606. Enter the code on the top right of the ticket purchasing. For more information on discounts for UNMC employees and students, visit the university benefits page.